Lana Del Rey, the acclaimed singer-songwriter known for her ethereal voice and poetic lyrics, has married Louisiana alligator tour guide Jeremy Dufrene in a ceremony that caught the entertainment world by surprise. According to reports, the couple tied the knot on September 26 at a public bayou in Des Allemands, Louisiana, where Dufrene works as a captain for Arthur's Air Boat Tours. The unconventional union between the Grammy-nominated artist and the local tour guide has sparked curiosity, given their distinct backgrounds and seemingly brief public romance.
The news of the couple's marriage was first reported by The Daily Mail, which confirmed that Del Rey, 39, and Dufrene, 40, had obtained a marriage license from Lafourche Parish Clerk of Court just three days before their wedding. Photos from the intimate ceremony, held at Dufrene’s workplace along the bayou, show Del Rey in a flowing white gown with her hair tied back in a blue ribbon. Her husband, known for leading wildlife tours in the area, wore a black suit paired with brown leather shoes for the occasion. The ceremony took place under white tents set up by the water, with tables arranged for an outdoor reception.
Close family members, including Del Rey’s sister Caroline Grant and brother Charlie Hill-Grant, were reportedly in attendance to celebrate the union. The couple's wedding, though modest, reflected the singer's preference for privacy and a more grounded, authentic approach to her personal life. Notably absent from the wedding, however, was Del Rey’s mother, Patricia Hill, though no reason was provided for her absence.
While their marriage may seem sudden to the public, Del Rey and Dufrene have known each other for several years. Their connection dates back to 2019, when Del Rey first shared a photo with Dufrene on Facebook after taking one of his alligator tours. At the time, she humorously captioned the photo, "Jeremy lemme be captain at Arthur’s Air Boat Tours." Despite this early interaction, the couple kept their relationship largely private until recently. Speculation about their romantic involvement began to surface in May 2024, when Del Rey tagged Dufrene in an Instagram post featuring her family, referring to him as “my guy.” The couple was later spotted together in August at the Leeds Festival, where Del Rey performed and was seen walking hand-in-hand with Dufrene.
The relationship was officially confirmed in early September when the couple attended the wedding of model Karen Elson and Electric Lady Studios owner Lee Foster in New York City. The event, which included celebrity guests such as Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, saw Del Rey and Dufrene photographed together, dressed in coordinated blue outfits and holding hands. It marked their public debut as a couple and seemingly foreshadowed the wedding to come.
Dufrene, a father of three from a previous relationship, has embraced a life far from the limelight. According to the bio on his tour company’s website, he previously worked at a chemical plant before transitioning to become a licensed captain, a job he described as a “great fit.” His down-to-earth demeanor and love for Louisiana’s wildlife contrast with Del Rey’s celebrity status, adding intrigue to their relationship. Del Rey, who has never been married before, has always valued her privacy and avoided much of the sensationalism surrounding her life, making this low-key wedding a fitting choice for the artist.
Their nuptials, however, have stirred curiosity among fans and followers. Known for her romantic and melancholic songwriting, Del Rey's marriage to Dufrene adds a new chapter to her personal narrative, one that diverges from the Hollywood A-list relationships that often dominate celebrity headlines. Instead, Del Rey has chosen to embark on a quieter, more intimate journey with someone whose life is far removed from the glitz of the entertainment industry.